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Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets
Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lakers hold off Rockets to score important home win amid playoff seeding race
Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent scored 20 points apiece and LeBron James hit late free throws to push the Lakers past the Rockets.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kevin Durant injury update: Suns star suffers left ankle sprain, return timetable unknown
The Phoenix Suns lost its star Kevin Durant to an ankle injury as it makes a late playoff push with only seven games left in the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NFL to consider prohibiting pushing and pulling, which would outlaw tush push
Owners tabled a vote on a tush push ban Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
NBA playoff picture: Latest standings, bracket outlook ahead of playoffs
The NBA regular season is entering the final two weeks. Here are current playoff standings and how the Play-In Tournament works.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Storm players talk making playoffs
The Quad City Storm reach to making the playoffs in year one under head coach Shayne Toporowski. They’ll start a three-game series with Peoria this week.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What do the Commanders think about the 'tush push?'
The Washington Commanders stayed neutral in the "tush-push" controversy.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Wheeling Nailers Clinch ECHL Playoff Spot
The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are headed back to the Kelly Cup playoffs, clinching a playoff spot with a 3-2 victory over the Bloomington Bison on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Weatherford's fight for playoff spots continue
Through the first month of District 3-6A play, Weatherford Softball and Baseball are well in the mix of the playoff picture. Both programs faced challenges in their matchups over the past weekend ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
NHL playoff watch: The Stars' path to the Central title
Dallas will need some help, but Winnipeg is vulnerable. Plus, projections for the entire playoff bracket.ESPN - 1d -
Roger Goodell: Banning pushing and pulling players beyond the tush push makes sense
The NFL did not ban the tush push at the league meeting today, but it might soon ban all plays in which players get pushed and pulled by other players.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Lightning hit the road with a playoff berth in reach
TAMPA — The Lightning often talk about their primary focus going into each season is to earn a playoff spot. And as they embark on their final multi-game road trip of the season, they likely will ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Golden Knights Can Clinch Playoff Berth Tonight Without Playing
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch a playoff spot if the Calgary Flames lose to the Colorado Avalanche in regulation tonight.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Detroit Pistons magic number update: How they can clinch playoff spot
Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch the NBA playoffs still involves the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Capitals or Jets win the Presidents' Trophy?
It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.ESPN - 10h -
Source: Tush push ban has support in committee
At the league meetings this week in West Palm Beach, Florida, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN that the Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the push sneak, popularly known as the tush push, ...ESPN - 1d -
NFL owners make right call not to ban the 'tush push' ... for now
The logic behind banning the 'tush push' has been flawed from the beginning.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
A Tush Push ban in the NFL would be such a loser move
If you can't beat the Tush Push, ban it. That seems to be the NFL mentality at the 2025 owners meetings.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL coaches share varied opinions about proposed tush push ban
The Packers' proposal to ban immediate pushing on plays like the tush push has been a popular topic of conversation at the league meetings in Palm Beach.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Idle Hurricanes Can Clinch Seventh Consecutive Playoff Berth Tonight
The Carolina Hurricanes can clinch a seventh consecutive playoff appearance tonight, and you know what the best part is? They don't even have to do anything.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Why Norway is edging towards a fresh EU membership bid
Also in this newsletter: Ireland’s pharma industry braces itself for Donald Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
Senate GOP races toward vote on Trump agenda blueprint
Senate Republicans are racing to consider a compromise budget resolution as they look to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, with a vote potentially taking place this week. House and ...The Hill - 2d -
Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption.The New York Times - 1d -
AI chipmaker Cerebras announces CFIUS clearance, a key step toward IPO
The government decision helps clear the path for an initial public offering from one of Nvidia's challengers in artificial intelligence chips.CNBC - 1d -
Leaked messages reveal prison staff violence towards inmates
Messages include jokes about someone who was said to be at risk of taking their life.BBC News - 1h -
Mike Tomlin: Division winners should get a home playoff game
While the Lions won their division and secured the NFC's top seed and the conference's postseason bye, the club still proposed eliminating the guaranteed home playoff game for a division winner.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hyo Joo Kim rallies to beat Lilia Vu in LPGA playoff in Arizona
Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt in the Ford Championship.ESPN - 1d -
'In The Playoffs, That's Going To Be Huge': Steven Lorentz Scores Fourth Game-Winning Goal Of Season In Maple Leafs' Win Over Ducks
Lorentz had two goals in the playoffs last spring with Florida, one of which was a game-winner.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Updated Mar. 31 West playoff standings as Thunder welcome back Josh Giddey and Bulls
Updated Mar. 31 West playoff standings as Thunder welcome back Josh Giddey and Bulls.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sean McVay hopes the NFL doesn't change playoff seeding and his reason makes a lot of sense
There's a proposal to seed playoff teams by record, regardless of whether they won their division. Sean McVay hopes it "doesn't go through."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LeBron James, Lakers fend off Rockets amid tight Western Conference playoffs race
While catching the Thunder isn't possible at this point, the Lakers' win on Monday night keeps them in the mix for a top playoff seed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NHL playoff race tracker: Where things stand in each conference with three spots clinched so far
The NHL playoff races are heating up with less than a month to go in the regular seasonCBS Sports - 18h -
Updated Apr. 1 West playoff standings as Thunder demolish Bulls in Josh Giddey's return
Updated Apr. 1 West playoff standings as Oklahoma City Thunder demolish Bulls in Josh Giddey's return.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Pacers clinch NBA playoff berth with seven games remaining after Hawks loss
The Atlanta Hawks' loss to the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night assured that the Paces will be in the playoffs for the second straight season.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
'Tush Push' getting banned? Eagles' Nick Sirianni explains why these head coaches 'better vote' to keep play
The league is voting on whether to ban the 'Tush Push' at the NFL's annual league meetingCBS Sports - 1d -
Why tariffs could push car prices even higher
Tariffs will likely push car prices past the record highs seen in recent years.CNBC - 3d -
Bills coach to continue utilizing the 'Tush Push' despite wanting the play banned
Bills coach Sean McDermott wants the Tush Push banned but says his team will still run their version of the controversial playYahoo Sports - 1d -
Packers' proposal to ban tush push gains momentum within NFL
Will the "Tush Push" be banned? The Packers' proposal is reportedly gaining steam within the NFL. A vote is coming soon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Colts' Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen weigh in on 'tush push'
Indianapolis Colts' GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen have both weighed in on the proposal to ban the tush push.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL delays decision on controversial 'tush push' play, per reports
The NFL has delayed a decision on the controversial "tush push" play used by the Philadelphia Eagles until a future date.Yahoo Sports - 19h
